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23
2020
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2020
Feature Story
On the 22 May, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that the final round of municipal elections will take place on 28 June 2020, provided that the election is not deemed a health risk due...
Jun
17
2020
17
2020
News Article
Over the past months, the spread of COVID-19 has led many electoral management bodies (EMBs) in Europe and across the world to postpone elections to a later date. This period has also seen many...
Jun
16
2020
16
2020
News Article
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play a critical role in furthering sustainable democratic development in any country. The CSOs have for decades been important partners for International IDEA at...
Jun
12
2020
12
2020
Commentary
Mongolia’s parliamentary elections look set to take place on 24 June 2020. Known for its long and harsh winters, there’s no better season to hold an election in the Land of the Blue Sky—COVID-19 or...
May
19
2020
19
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Commentary
Burundians will go to the polls on 20 May 2020 for presidential, legislative and local elections in spite of the risks posed by the coronavirus. As of 17 May, there were 27 confirmed cases of...
May
19
2020
19
2020
Commentary
The global spread of COVID-19 has already profoundly impacted the health and welfare of citizens around the world. Decisions being made about how elections are run during the pandemic will have a...
May
18
2020
18
2020
Commentary
Pedoman Komunikasi bagi Badan Penyelenggara Pemilu (BPP) Selama Krisis COVID-19
المبادىء التوجيهية للاتصالات المتعلقة بهيئات الإدارة الانتخابية أثناء أزمة كوفيد-١٩ (ترجمة من قبل الهيئة المستقلة...
May
15
2020
15
2020
News Article
In recent years, Latin America has been the focus of historic corruption exposures. Emblematic cases such as Odebrecht and more local but constant cases have eroded the population's trust in politics...
May
15
2020
15
2020
Feature Story
Nearly two months after Poland’s political leadership began to contemplate how presidential elections could be held during the COVID-19 pandemic, the plan still hangs in uncertainty, partisanship has...
May
13
2020
13
2020
Commentary
In the early 2000s, a sense of euphoria about online voting could be felt in many countries and election expert communities alike. After all, this seemed the logical next frontier of the internet:...
May
06
2020
06
2020
Commentary
COVID-19 has delayed elections worldwide at an unprecedented rate, which will affect peacebuilding efforts. Germany should support national institutions in developing consultation mechanisms between...
May
06
2020
06
2020
Commentary
Disclaimer: Views expressed in this commentary are those of the staff member. This commentary is independent of specific national or political interests. Views expressed do not necessarily...
Apr
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2020
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Feature Story
Focusing on electoral dispute resolution and political finance systems
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
Web tool engages young voters in Bolivia’s elections
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
BRIDGE trainings promote personal transformation and institutional change
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
Electoral management bodies are increasingly institutionalizing risk management to strengthen their capacity to deliver trusted election results
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
New network will provide joint trainings, strengthening electoral institutions and processes
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
Preparing the foundation for a partnership to support Fiji’s electoral institutions and processes
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
Training manual builds capacity ahead of the general elections in Myanmar.
Apr
29
2020
29
2020
Feature Story
Recognizing complexity and risks in electoral processes to inform new initiatives and solutions
In November 2019, the Commonwealth Secretariat shared its first draft of the Good Electoral Practice...